Stay Healthy with Karla/Fitness with Karla

Taylor
Pilates Biography

I have always been interested in aerobic fitness and exercise (including running and dance aerobics) but it wasn’t until after attending my first Mat Pilates class that I found a way to strengthen my core and stretch my entire body. I became intrigued and after the first month, I loved the way my body felt and it moved differently. It soon became apparent that I had to a

ttend instructor training, so after researching I found an excellent studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the PhysicalMind Institute utilizing the Method® Pilates. This certification provided me with safe options and alternatives in Mat, Advanced Mat, and Standing Pilates, and detailed instruction that has served as an excellent training base since 2003. After this intense 40-hour training, I discovered how challenging mat Pilates truly is! I love to see my students recognize the movement of their bodies in space, discover how capable they truly are, and I enjoy being part of the experience that challenges both their bodies and minds. I emphasize the breath as it is so important in Pilates as it helps us focus on our bodies, how we feel, and how to become stronger with this concentration. I feel one of the most amazing things is seeing the smile of satisfaction on a student’s face while helping to guide them through their journey of movement, form, and strength. I like to keep the classes moving within a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Pilates Certification/Work History:
•Certified in 2002-2003 through the PhysicalMind Institute utilizing the Method® Pilates.
•Instructing classes since 2003 at Gold’s Gym Hershey, PA and LA Fitness Harrisburg/Camp Hill PA, MVP Brownwood The Villages Fl, and The Villages Recreation Centers, and various smaller facilities over the years. Zumba:
Certified in 2008 and then again in 2016. I am also certified to teach Zumba toning. I maintain my Zumba instructor certification which provides me with music, choreography, and additional teaching resources to ensure that I design and deliver safe and effective fitness classes for all of my students and their varied fitness levels. AFAA Group Fitness Instructor Certification: Maintains her certification through Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) which provides a variety of resources to assist her in motivating people to believe in themselves, provide alternatives to traditional Pilates exercise, and help her students move toward healthier and happier lives.